Viruses are not classified in any of Whittaker's 5 kingdoms.01.04 Describe the cellular make up of microorganisms, their size range, and indicate how viruses differ from cellular microbes.

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Viruses are not considered to be cellular microbes as they do not have a cellular structure or metabolism. They are considered to be non-cellular or acellular particles consisting of genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat, and sometimes a lipid envelope. They are much smaller in size than cellular microbes, ranging from 20-300 nanometers, while cellular microbes can range from 1 micrometer to several millimeters in size. Cellular microbes are classified into Whittaker's 5 kingdoms based on their cellular structure and metabolic processes.

Viruses Are Not Classified in Any of Whittaker's 5 Kingdoms